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  • Fly Tying – Scott’s Callibaetis Nymph

    Deadly stillwater nymph Scott came up with a couple years ago. It’s grown to be his go-to pattern for Callibaetis. He likes to fish it in tandem behind leech, stripping it quickly. The nymphs are strong swimmers as well and very slender. Hook: Tiemco 5236 #14-20 Thread: Veevus 10/0 – Brown Tail: Ostrich Herl –…

  • Fly Tying The Thin Mint Bugger (Trout Spey Variation)

    Fly Tying The Thin Mint Bugger (Trout Spey Variation)

      Thin Mint Swinger: Hook: Daiichi 1650 #8 Bead: Tungsten Flat Black 5/32 Wire: Senyo’s Intruder Wire Tail: Black & Olive Brown Marabou Body: Peacock Herl Ribbing: Ultra-Wire BR Gold Hackle: Saddle Hackle Olive

  • Fly Tying The Zirdle

    Fly Tying The Zirdle

      The Zirdle: Quickly becoming a staple in our nymph boxes. Especially effective in the spring or in high, off color water conditions. We tie it in a handful of variations. On a jig hook with a tungsten bead, or on a heavy nymph hook with tungsten dumbell eyes.   Hook: Umpqua U104 #10 OR…

  • Fly Tying Lil’ Kim Streamer

    Fly Tying Lil’ Kim Streamer

      Aram’s Lil Kim: Hook: U301 #4 Cone: Gold Large Brass Cone Lead: .30 Tail: Olive Marabou Body: Veevus Holo. Red Mylar Ribbing: UV Polar Chenille Gold Flash: Gold Midge Krystal Flash & Lateral Scales Collar: Schlappen Olive

  • Fly Tying Clark Fork Shop Vac 2.0

    Fly Tying Clark Fork Shop Vac 2.0

      Clark Fork Shop Vac 2.0: Hook: Umpqua U401 3/0 Eyes: Large Pearl White Lead Eyes Tail: Bucktail White Feathers: Saddle Hackle Olive Flash: Speckled Copper Flashabou Collar: UV Polar Chenille Olive Copper Head & Body: X-Select Craft Fur Olive & White

  • Fly Tying: High Water Crawler

    Fly Tying: High Water Crawler

    High Water Crawler: Hook: Umpqua U555 #6 OR Daiichi 4660 #6 Eyes: Medium Black Plated Lead Eyes Tail: Marabou Black Flash: Krystal Flash Pearl Legs: Perfect Rubber Pearl White Body: Chenille Medium Black Collar: Saddle Hackle Black

  • Fly Tying: Hot Spot Scud

    Fly Tying: Hot Spot Scud

    To buy the materials click the links below Hot Spot Scud Hook: Umpqua U202 #14-20 Bead: Fl. Orange Plummeting Tungsten Bead 3/32 Shell: Scud Back Clear 1/8 Flashback: Opal Tinsel Medium Dubbing: Light Shade Rainbow Scud Dub Legs: Micro Polar Chen. Scud Olive Gray

  • OPST Products Available Here

    OPST Products Available Here

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  • New Products From Hareline Dubbin

    New Products From Hareline Dubbin

    Spirit River products now available through The Kingfisher! Hareline Dubbin, LLC. has recently bought the company Spirit River. This is a very good thing for the fly tying community! Hareline keeps a deep stock of their products and are very reliable for deliveries. This is a huge expansion for Hareline and The Kingfisher. We plan…

  • Fly Tying Simmon’s Iron Maiden

    Fly Tying Simmon’s Iron Maiden

    Simon’s Iron Maiden: Hook: #12-16 Scud Hook Beads: 7/64 Plummeting Tung. Mottled Olive & Matte Black Tail: Krystal Flash Black Ribbing: Uni-Wire Small Balck & Olive Wingcase: Scud Back Lt. Olive Legs: Krystal Flash Black